HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 10-09 CCM Study Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 9, 2000
CONFERENCE ROOM B
CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in study session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna
Kragness at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert
Peppe. Also Present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers,
and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
City Manager Michael McCauley and the Council discussed agenda item 91, Report on Status of
Enforcement of December 1985 Agreement Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm Subdivision.
Council discussed tabling agenda item 9d, Proclamation Declaring October 22 Through October 28,
2000, as World Population Awareness Week, until the October 23, 2000, meeting so that the
language can be amended. It was the consensus of the Council to table this item to the October 23,
2000, meeting.
Council discussed City Council agenda items 9h, 9j, and EDA agenda item 4b (2).
REVIEW OF DRAFT 2001 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND COUNCIL RETREAT
Mr. McCauley asked the Council if they had any changes to the draft City Council Goals provided
in the materials. If there were no changes, this item will be placed on the October 23, 2000, agenda.
Council discussed and the only thing that the they would like to see changed would be the format
for next year to not break into smaller groups. Mr. McCauley will pass this on to Carl Neu for future
retreats.
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON: CABLE COMMISSION REVIEW OF UNDER
GROUNDING
Councilmember Nelson reported on the Cable Commission's review of under grounding utilities.
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NORTH METRO MAYORS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA WORKSHEET
There was no discussion on this item.
FORMAT AND TIMING OF CITY MANAGER'S ANNUAL REVIEW
Mr. McCauley requested direction from the Council on the City Manager's annual review. It was
the consensus of the Council that the same format used last year would be adequate. Mr. McCauley
will check on a few dates for the annual review and the Council would set the date and time.
MISCELLANEOUS
No items were discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
The study session continued into informal open forum at 6:45 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor 0
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